Ambre Sultan
Ambre Sultan by Serge Lutens is an unisex eau de parfum from 2000 in the luxury price tier. It opens with coriander, bay leaf and sage, moves into myrrh, labdanum and angelica and dries down to amber, benzoin, vanilla and patchouli. Expect around 11 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Coriander Warm seed spice, slightly citrusy. A quiet workhorse.
- Bay Leaf Warm, aromatic and slightly sweet. The backbone of classic barbershop scents.
- Sage Dry, herbal and slightly bitter. Adds a grown-up, aromatic edge.
Heart
- Myrrh Bitter, smoky resin. Ancient-smelling and slightly cool.
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
- Angelica Musky, herbal root. Earthy and a bit strange.
Dry-down
- Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
- Benzoin Sweet balsamic resin. Vanilla-adjacent but drier.
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
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